Nick, officiating at the Derby Draw this morning on Epsom Downs, is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world. In the lead up to the big race, Nick conducts a wide ranging interview with reigning Derby champion Richard Kingscote, who takes the ride on Passenger on Saturday. The jockey also talks about his recent spins on Desert Crown and Bay Bridge and discusses how self-criticism can co-exist with self-confidence. Also on the show, Frankie Dettori gives his snap reaction to Arrest's draw in 13, Juddmonte's Barry Mahon looks forward to a big weekend with 2 sons of Frankel (Arrest and Westover), and ITV frontman Ed Chamberlin talks about the challenges and opportunities presented by a 1.30 Derby on Cup Final Day. Nick and Lee continue the discussion on the likely protests this weekend, and bring the latest on the John Dance case and the ructions at the Professional Jockeys' Association.

Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world today, continuing the build up to this weekend's Derby. They are joined by Jockey Club Nevin Truesdale, who seeks to reassure racegoers ahead of the proposed protests on Saturday. Also on today's show, Donnacha O'Brien talks about Derby hope Alder, owner Paul Humphreys lives another Classic dream with Caernarfon, Peter Schiergen discusses German Coronation Cup hopeful Tunnes with Liz Price, breeder Shane Molan tells Nick about producing an Oaks and Derby runner in Bright Diamond and Waipiro, while JA McGrath brings you the latest from Hong Kong.

Nick is joined by Racing Post writer Jonathan Harding to discuss the latest news and events from around the racing world today. Ahead of this weekend's Derby Festival at Epsom, Nick catches up with John Gosden, who has reasonable prospects of landing all three major Group One prizes, including the Derby with Arrest. He also gets the lowdown on conditions and watering plans from Andrew Cooper. Jim Crowley joins the show to reflect on Anmaat's win in the Prix d'Ispahan and outlines King George and Arc plans for Hukum, while Entain PR Director Simon Clare puts a betting industry case for Sunday evening racing trials in the winter. This week's Weatherbys guest is Matthias Tandler from Gestut Graditz, one of the world's oldest stud farms.

Nick is joined by RTE and Racing TV broadcaster Jane Mangan to discuss the latest news from around the racing world today. They reflect on all the action from the Curragh over the weekend, dissecting the 2 Guineas and the Tattersalls Gold Cup. Looking ahead to Epsom, they are joined by Andrew Balding, trainer of Derby hopeful The Foxes, who also gives his view on the Irish 2,000 Guineas and the Chaldean/Paddington match-up. Trainer David Menuisier confirms Heartache Tonight on course for the Oaks, in which she'll be ridden by Cristian Demuro. Also on today's show, Aussie-based owner/agent James Harron talks Nick through Royal Ascot plans for star sprinter Cannonball, while HK based trainer Doug Whyte reflects on another barnstorming effort from Russian Emperor, who may have the Melbourne Cup as a target.

Ahead of the Irish 2000 Guineas on Saturday, Ollie Cole discusses the chances of hot favourite Royal Scotsman while Kate Harrington offers some insight into two of her mother's runners. Whilst they are both quite big prices, her runner in the 1000 Guineas on the Sunday, Eternal Silence, is half the price and the team are hopeful of plenty of improvement from her from two to three. Also, ahead of the two Group 2 sprints from Haydock Park on Saturday Karl Burke and James Tate discuss their runners.